Born March 10th, 1971 in St. Louis, Missouri, Jon Hamm initially struggled to become an actor. After being orphaned by the age of 20, he worked as a drama teacher before eventually moving to LA to give his career a try. He finally landed a recurring role on the popular show 'Providence'; however, it wasn't until 2007 when he won the role of Don Draper on AMC's 'Mad Men' that Hamm really made his mark. From there, he jumped to film and even comedy, with success on TV's '30 Rock' and in the film 'Bridesmaids.' And man, can that guy wear a suit. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com takes a look at the life and career of Jon Hamm. read more...
Jon Hamm Biography: From 'Mad Men' to 'Bridesmaids'
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VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
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